National Basketball Association (NBA)

NBA: Damon Jones agrees to plea deal in federal gambling case

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones accepted a plea agreement, becoming the first to take a deal in the federal gambling investigation that led to more than...

NBA: Pistons aiming to avoid historic early exit vs. Magic

The Detroit Pistons need a three-game winning streak to avoid joining an infamous list. Only six top seeds...

NBA: Celtics’ Brad Stevens named NBA Executive of Year

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens was named the NBA Basketball Executive of the Year for...

NBA: NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder close out sweep of Suns

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 31 points and eight assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder finished off a four-game first-round...

NBA: Nikola Jokic’s triple-double extends Nuggets’ series with Wolves

Nikola Jokic recorded 27 points, 16 assists and 12 rebounds as the host Denver Nuggets stayed alive with...

NBA: Mavs deny JJ Redick’s claim of incorrect MRI on Austin Reaves’ injury

The Dallas Mavericks have denied Lakers coach JJ Redick's claim that their medical staff initially performed an MRI on the wrong part of Austin...

NBA: Scottie Barnes, Raptors surge past Heat

Scottie Barnes scored 25 points and Brandon Ingram added 23, leading the Toronto Raptors to a 121-95 victory over the visiting Miami Heat on...

NBA: Nets hold off Bucks in low-scoring affair, with one more clash to come

E.J. Liddell scored 21 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 96-90 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. It was the...

NBA: Bulls prez sees Billy Donovan as integral to future — if coach wants to stay

The Chicago Bulls aren't looking to move on from Billy Donovan. Now it's up for Donovan to decide what his future holds. Bulls CEO and...

NBA: Timberwolves end skid with win over Pacers, clinch playoff berth

Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped a three-game losing streak with a 124-104 win over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday...

NBA: Rob Dillingham pours in career-best 26 as Bulls blast Wizards

Rob Dillingham's career-high 26 points off the bench highlighted a balanced scoring effort as the Chicago Bulls rolled to a 129-98 rout of the...